We will begin selling ice cream on August 25th.
We will have a Money Box in place where students or teachers can drop off their money. We also have a flyer to send home with teachers that informs parents on adding money to their student account digitally.
How the Money Box works:
Students/teachers can add money to their account by dropping money in the box every day before 9 AM, to be able to purchase ice cream that same day. Money received in the box after 9 AM will not be added to the students account until the following day.
When dropping money in the box, a student or teacher should label the envelope with the student's name, teacher, amount of $, and student ID number if possible.
During lunch:
Students will first go through the serving line to grab their lunch meal, and let the cashier know they would like to purchase ice cream.
Students will then be given an ice cream token to take back to their table and hold on to while they eat their lunch.
After students are done eating lunch, they may come back up to exchange their ice cream token for an ice cream to enjoy.
Please let us know if you have questions!
Busbee Morning Carline Procedures
Help us ensure that everyone has a safe morning arrival- students, staff and
parents by following the steps below:
One Lane Only- Use the lane closest to the building.
Remain in your car in order to keep traffic moving.
Pull all the way down to the next available space in the unloading zone. (Only unload from crosswalk to crosswalk)
Watch for school staff who will encourage you to pull down and help with unloading.
Students should be ready to exit promptly from the passenger side of the vehicle.
Please flash your lights if you need assistance from a staff member in unloading your student.
Students should only be dropped off in the car loop, not the faculty and staff parking lot.
Please use the crosswalk if you have to walk your student in for safety purposes
Please contact the school with any concerns!! Thank you all
Please join us for the Bulldog briefings I. The auditorium today at 1!!
Busbee PTO is selling T-Shirts. If you are interested, please order by August 8th.
Want to know what's going on? Please see the August calendar.
There will be no after school tutoring on Wednesday July 30th. Please make sure all tutoring students know their way home. Thank you !!
Please come out to meet our new AP Mr Martinez. August the 4th from 4-6 in the library. Please swing by and make him feel welcome!!
Bulldog courts are almost complete!!
This summer, Aiken County’s most talented young artists immersed themselves in the acGATEWAY experience, which is an intensive, high-level arts program designed to challenge and inspire! From vibrant visual art displays to moving theatrical performances, students demonstrated what passion, focus, and creativity can achieve in just a few short weeks! Want to see what makes acGATEWAY so special? Watch our behind-the-scenes student videos and discover why this program has been a beloved part of Aiken County since 1992 and keep an eye out for 2026 acGATEWAY audition information for our summer 2026 opportunity. #acGATEWAY #AikenArts #GiftedAndTalented #ArtsEducation #StudentShowcase #VisualAndPerformingArts #ACPSD https://www.acpsd.net/page/gateway
Parents and Guardians now is the time to schedule a well-visit or vaccine appointment with your child’s healthcare provider to avoid the back-to-school rush before the 2025-26 school year begins on July 21! The SC Department of Public Health is also offering a vaccine clinic for students in grades 5K–12 on July 8 from 9–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. at the Aiken County Health Department (222 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken). Call (803) 642-7543 to make an appointment and bring vaccination and insurance records; a parent or guardian must accompany children under 16. No-cost vaccines may be available, though administration fees may apply. Don’t forget to submit your child’s updated SC Immunization Certificate to their school and note that all rising 7th graders must have a Tdap booster given at age 10 or older. Contact your child’s healthcare provider or school nurse with any questions and visit acpsd.net/page/nursing-services for more information.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Please join your community at Roy Warner Park in Wagener on Friday, July 19, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This community event will feature a back-to-school giveaway including free backpacks, gift cards, clothing, and more. In addition to these great giveaways, there will be free music, haircuts, hair braiding, a bounce house, and a variety of fun activities for the whole family. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ready for the school year and enjoy a day of community celebration. Please see the flyer for more details.
As part of our district’s efforts to ensure consistency across all schools and areas, standardized school start and end times for elementary, middle, and high school students have long been a goal.
We are pleased to share that Wagener-area schools including Busbee Elementary, Corbett Middle, and Wagener-Salley High School will transition to the standard student arrival and dismissal times already implemented at schools in Aiken, North Augusta, Midland Valley, and the Jackson/New Ellenton areas.
Standard arrival and dismissal times in Aiken County Schools are as follows:
• Elementary Schools: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Middle Schools: 8 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.
• High Schools: 8:20 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student bus riders in the Wagener area should anticipate transportation arriving approximately 15 minutes earlier in the mornings and a drastic improvement in afternoon travel times. Bus transportation will deliver all elementary students home immediately after dismissal at 2:30 p.m., then begin middle and high school student pickup and drop off.
While Ridge Spring-Monetta students will remain on their slightly altered arrival/dismissal schedule as we begin the 2025-26 school year, efforts are underway to further review routes for efficiencies and determine if a shift to the county’s standardized student day is possible given the availability of bus drivers and distance of some stops in the rural community which extend near Edgefield and into Saluda County.
Mr. Matthews won the Superintendent's Excellence Award for Creating the Village. Mr. Matthews was recognized for creating a strong culture where staff feel valued and connected and there is an emphasis on community relations and building systems of support within and outside of the school. Way to go Mr. Matthews!
Our Busbee Bulldogs with Perfect Attendance for the Year received their plaques on the last day of school! They had breakfast with their family and enjoyed a little time together before heading off for summer. These students--Bryson, Noah, and Solana--had no tardies, absences, or early dismissals all year!
Aiken County Public School District’s full-time virtual program, Aiken iNNOVATE, is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. If you or your student are currently in 5th grade or higher and interested in a flexible, innovative learning environment, now is the time to apply. Aiken iNNOVATE offers a 100% virtual experience with certified ACPSD teachers and curriculum, providing students in grades 6–12 the opportunity to learn from anywhere while staying connected to their school community. To apply, visit www.acpsd.net/ai. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ai@acpsd.net. Don’t miss this opportunity to take charge of your education through Aiken iNNOVATE. Spots are limited.
Busbee students, faculty, and staff were so thankful to have a pizza lunch today provided by the generosity of Wagener's own musical artist, Mr. 803 Fresh! Carline may be a little delayed, but we should be ready to go by 11:35. Thanks for your patience!
Good evening Bulldogs! Just a reminder that tomorrow and Thursday are half-days. We will dismiss at 11:30 each day. Carline might start a little before 11:30. Have a great night!
Good afternoon! We hope you are enjoying the long weekend. Just a reminder that attendance is taken May 27-29, 2025. If you are planning to keep your student at home, please be sure to send in a parent note, medical excuse, or other excuse to csmith6@acpsd.net. Thank you!
Last day of SC Ready testing tomorrow (Thursday, May 22) with our 4th graders taking SC Ready Science! Please be on-time and well-rested.
The Seamless Summer Meal Program returns for Summer 2025! The ACPSD Child Nutrition Program will be offering nutritious meals at no cost for children aged 18 and under, as well as for individuals with disabilities up to age 21. Meals will be served Monday through Thursday from June 2 to June 26, 2025.
See flyer for more details!
